The saguaro (/ səˈ (ɡ) wɑːroʊ / sə-(G)WAR-oh, [5] Spanish: [saˈɣwaɾo]; Carnegiea gigantea) is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters (40 feet) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California.

2024年12月19日 · The saguaro (suh-waa-row), also known as the giant cactus, has been an iconic symbol of the American southwest for ages. These majestic beings are easily recognized by their size and structure, sometimes reaching a height of 50 feet tall.

The saguaro is an icon of the Sonoran Desert region! This impressive plant is the largest cactus in the United States, growing 10 to 40 feet or even 50 feet tall.

2023年8月23日 · The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States. The saguaro cactus grows as a column at a very slow rate, with all growth occurring at the tip, or top of the cactus.

2024年2月5日 · The Saguaro cactus, or Carnegiea gigantea, is probably the cactus you picture when conceptualizing what a cactus is. Like many other cacti, the Saguaro cactus features …

2024年9月12日 · Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, …

2025年1月3日 · Set on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, Saguaro National Park invites visitors to drink up the rugged beauty and charm of the Sonoran Desert. Home to the towering saguaro cactus – the largest cactus in North America – the park is a testament to the remarkable resilience of desert life. Expansive mountain landscapes and iconic cacti as …

saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), large cactus species (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to Arizona and California in the United States. The fruits are an important food of American Indians, who also use the woody saguaro skeletons.

2023年7月28日 · The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is a keystone species that grows only in the Sonoran Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea) are the largest cacti in North America -- growing to a height of approximately 50 feet, and often weighing seven tons or more. Saguaros can be found only in the Sonoran Desert -- southern Arizona, southeastern California, and Sonora, Mexico.